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Leach Soc Chapter 6
Leach Sociology Terms Chapter 6
Question | Answer |
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adolescence | period between the normal onset of puberty and the beginning of adulthood |
puberty | physical maturing that makes an indiviual capable of sexual reproduction |
anticipatory socialization | learning of the rights, obligations, and expectations of a role in preparation for assuming that role at a future date |
dating | a social behavior that allows individuals to choose their own marriage partners |
courtship | a social interaction similar to dating but with the sole purpose of eventual marriage |
homogamy | tendency for individuals to marry people who have social characteristics similar to their own |
courting buggy | a horse-drawn carriage received by Amish men during their teenage years |
drug | any substance that chages mood, behavior, or consciousness |
social integration | degree of attachments people have to social groups or to society |